Solenoid valves for beverage vending machines

Tailored system solutions for the vending machine industry: Vending machines deliver refreshing cold drinks, sparkling water or delicious coffee creations at the push of a button. For the drink to hit the spot, though, the mix has to be right, the technology reliable, and the service concept outstanding.

Drei Bürkert Vending Ventile liegen im Vordergrund. Im Hintergrund sieht man eine Tasse, Kaffeebohnen und eine Wasserflasche aus Glas.

Standard valve and system solutions for beverage vending machines

Backed by decades of experience and strong application expertise, Bürkert delivers solutions that truly meet the needs of the vending industry. A wide range of functions can be realised using standard components as a foundation, from automated steam dosing to blending multiple liquids. Vending machines for soft drinks, coffee, broth, and other food products demand not only top-tier functionality, but also uncompromising hygiene standards. Accordingly, all of the various valves and valve blocks are certified in line with rigorous food and drinking water regulations. Their design with minimal dead space reduces adhesion and allows for easy cleaning.

Challenges for solenoid valves in fully automatic coffee machines

The manufacture and maintenance of fully automatic coffee machines come with their own set of challenges. In collaboration with leading industry manufacturers, we’ve developed a solenoid valve series designed to meet your exacting demands. From the outset, the development focused on optimising the life cycle and serviceability of fully automatic coffee machines. It was important, therefore, that the insights of machine manufacturers around the installation, operation, and servicing were incorporated into the development of the new solenoid valves. The special features of our valves set us apart and enable tool-free installation and service as well as extended life cycles.

Easy maintenance & quick service

Fully automatic coffee machines in coffeehouse chains are on the go 24/7. Downtime is not an option – which is why maintenance needs to be safe, simple, and tool-free to keep machines running smoothly.

More compact fully automatic coffee machines

There is growing demand for ever smaller, more compact fully automatic coffee machines – without compromising on functionality. The solenoid valves used therefore need to be both compact and high-performing.

High media compatibility & Material durability

Varying water qualities, steam, dairy products, cleaning agents, and sometimes high medium temperatures – the valve technology in fully automatic coffee machines must be highly versatile to handle a wide range of usage conditions.

The new generation of solenoid valves for coffee machines

Bürkert has developed its Type 7015, 7016 and 7017 solenoid valves for your steam, water, hot water, coffee and milk applications, tailoring them precisely to the requirements of compact fully automatic machines. The solenoid valves are compliant with EGV 1935-2004 and FDA requirements, and also come with NSF certification. The added value: Easy installation of solenoid valves in the manufacture of fully automatic machines, and tool-free, on-site servicing for the replacement of parts, from magnetic core to diaphragm.

Die Bürkert Ventiltypen 7015, 7016 und 7017.

The advantages of Bürkert solenoid valve solutions

The solenoid can be removed and reinstalled quickly and without tools, enabling fast and cost-effective servicing of the valve series.

Bewegtbild, welches das Öffnen und Schließen der Vending Ventile darstellen.

With our Type 7015 and 7016 plunger valves, the magnetic core can be replaced quickly and safely using a screw lock, resulting in minimal downtime.

Bewegtbild, welches den Austausch des Ankers bei Hubankerventilen der Typen 7015 und 7016 zeigt.

With its quick-release mechanism, the fluid housing of the Type 7017 rocker valve can be opened effortlessly. The diaphragm can thus be quickly inspected and replaced as necessary. Thanks to the familiar ski boot mechanism, the fluidics can be safely sealed again after maintenance.

Darstellung von Ventil und die Funktionsweise des Schnellspannverschluss

With two integrated cylinder or threaded holes and an optionally available Quick-Clip holder, Bürkert solenoid valves are easy to install – and can be removed quickly and effortlessly during maintenance.

For hygiene reasons, the diaphragm in valves used for milk applications must be replaced regularly. The snap-on mechanism makes this process much simpler – saving valuable time during maintenance.

Bewegtbild, welches den Membranwechsel eines Ventils zeigt.

Food-grade PPS components with low thermal conductivity help minimise temperature loss in the medium. This means there is no need for the steam temperature to be set higher than necessary – saving valuable energy. The coffee temperature remains constant and the quality of the coffee is not affected.

Kaffeemaschine und Darstellung der Wärmeleitfähigkeit

The solenoid valves are compliant with EGV 1935-2004 and FDA requirements, and also come with NSF 169 certification.

Vending Ventile mit einem Konformitätszeichen

A calculation example

It goes without saying that solenoid valves must be up to the job when it comes to the technical requirements. But they also need to deliver measurable added value – and that’s exactly what Bürkert’s Type 7015, 7016, and 7017 solenoid valves do, thanks to the extended maintenance intervals and shorter installation and service times that they bring. The time and cost savings that can be achieved with a device with 2 solenoid valves is shown below:

Bürkert products in vending machines

2/2-way solenoid valve, direct-acting

Type 7015

2/2-way plunger valve up to DN 2.7
Tool-free coil and core changing (core with the aid of bayonet catch)
Push-In and flange variant
Approval/conformities for use in the food sector
Suitable for applications with hot water and steam

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3/2-way solenoid valve, direct-acting

Type 7016

3/2-way plunger valve up to DN 2.7
Tool-free coil and core changing (core with the aid of bayonet catch)
Push-In and flange variant
Approval/conformities for use in the food sector
Suitable for applications with hot water and steam

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3/2-way rocker solenoid valve with media separation

Type 7017

3/2-way rocker solenoid valve with universal circuit function up to DN 4
Separating diaphragms for chemical resistance and full back pressure tightness thanks to rocker principle
Fast diaphragm change without the need for tools
Push-In and flange variant, stackable
Approval/conformities for use in the food sector

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